This event on 15th February 2025 at 14:30 has past.

15th February 2025 at 14:30

Hexham’s poetry and spoken word event Words on the Wall is back at the Coach & Horses on Saturday 15 February, with another fantastic line-up of amazing poetry. It’s our last event before we have a bit of a hiatus while we make future plans, so let’s make it one of the best ones ever!

We’ll have plenty of help from our brilliant headliners, the Black Country duo Emma Purshouse (former Wolverhampton Laureate and National Poetry Competition 3rd prize winner) and Steve Pottinger (recently featured by Craig Charles on BBC 6 Music). We’ll also have our usual open mic, so please bring something of your own to share if you’d like to.

If you want to sign up for the open mic, just ask our host Joe Williams for a slot when you arrive. We’ll do our best to fit everyone in. Anyone is welcome, no matter whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran performer. Please stick to the time limit of 4 minutes, which includes any introductions.

Entry is on a pay-as-you-feel basis. If you don’t feel able to pay anything, that’s fine. All donations go to the guest poets, who will also have books for sale. The pub is open all day, so please feel free to come earlier or stick around afterwards to enjoy a drink.

NOTE: The kitchen at the venue is currently closed – food will not be available (except bar snacks).

Doors at 2.30 for a 3pm start. I hope you can join us!

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CHILDREN: Children are welcome, but please be advised that there is likely to be strong language and/or adult themes during the performance.

TRANSPORT: The Coach & Horses is a short walk from Hexham bus station and train station. Trains run regularly from Newcastle and Carlisle.

PARKING: There is limited on-street parking outside the venue, and two large car parks nearby.

ACCESS: The Coach & Horses is fully accessible and level throughout, with an accessible toilet. If you need any extra assistance please talk to Joe or one of the venue staff.